Shadowland by Peter Straub
"Shadowland" is a dark fantasy novel that follows the story of two young boys, Tom Flanagan and Del Nightingale, who become apprentices to a master magician in a mysterious country estate called Shadowland. Over the course of a summer, the boys are drawn into a world of illusions and magic that becomes increasingly sinister. As they delve deeper into the secrets of the estate and their mentor's past, they encounter a series of strange and terrifying events that challenge their understanding of reality and friendship. The novel blends elements of horror, coming-of-age, and the supernatural, creating a haunting narrative about the seductive dangers of power and the loss of innocence.
The 6451st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 560-640
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 48th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)